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Synopsis of spine surgery

"Synopsis of Spine Surgery will enable orthopaedic surgeons, spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, physiatrists, pain management specialists, and trainees, residents, and fellows in these specialties to optimize patient care. With its concise, easy-to-read format, the book is ideal for residents preparing for their annual in-service examination. It will also help medical students prepare for spine surgery rotations."--BOOK JACKET.Read more...

Abstract:

This edition provides an easily accessible outline format to present the latest diagnostic and management techniques. New chapters cover biological implants and motion sparing devices. It is ideal for medical students, as well as residents preparing for their annual in-service examination.Read more...

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A very well organized and extremely useful text that presents a contemporary overview of spine surgery interventions...very thorough and concise...There are numerous illustrations and images to reinforce context. The illustrations are excellent, and the images clearly demonstrate the topic described. The authors devote significant discussion to nonsurgical considerations, which provide the reader with a well-rounded perspective on management of patients with spine-related conditions...well referenced...user-friendly...comprehensive yet concise...It is an ideal reference.--Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy...Covers a broad width of spinal pathology, diagnostic tools, and treatment planning in a comprehensive manner. Each of the topics is illustrated with precise line drawings...This handbook will be especially useful for young doctors getting involved with treatment and surgery for spinal pathology as a first reference and enable entry and progress into this fascinating field.-- Central European NeurosurgeryValuable illustrations...useful tables and illustrative case examples...condensed written text...recommended.--European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology "A very well organized and extremely useful text that presents a contemporary overview of spine surgery interventions...very thorough and concise...There are numerous illustrations and images to reinforce context. The illustrations are excellent, and the images clearly demonstrate the topic described. The authors devote significant discussion to nonsurgical considerations, which provide the reader with a well-rounded perspective on management of patients with spine-related conditions...well referenced...user-friendly...comprehensive yet concise...It is an ideal reference."--Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy ..".Covers a broad width of spinal pathology, diagnostic tools, and treatment planning in a comprehensive manner. Each of the topics is illustrated with precise line drawings...This handbook will be especially useful for young doctors getting involved with treatment and surgery for spinal pathology as a first reference and enable entry and progress into this fascRead more...